St Augustine the Less Church, Bristol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Augustine the Less Church |
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Plate etching, showing on the left a ship's masts in Bristol Harbour and on the right, housing leading towards College Green and Bristol Cathedral
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°27′08″N 2°35′56″W / 51.452105°N 2.598940°W |
| Construction started | 13th century |
| Demolished | 1962 |
St Augustine the Less was a historic Church of England church in Bristol, England. It was first mentioned in records around 1240. The church was rebuilt in 1480.
Sadly, it was badly damaged by fire in 1940 during the Second World War. The church was then taken down in 1962. It got its name because it was close to the larger Abbey of St Augustine, which is now Bristol Cathedral.
What Happened to the Church?
After the Second World War, the church's area, called its parish, joined with St George's Church, Brandon Hill. The land where St Augustine the Less once stood was empty for many years.
In the early 1980s, archaeologists started digging there. They did this before a new part of the Royal Hotel was built on the site. They found some amazing things!
Discoveries Underground
The archaeologists discovered over 100 underground burial places beneath the old church floor. They also found old coins from different time periods. These finds helped us learn more about the church's history.
All the items found were moved to the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. This means people can still see them today.
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